image: Prasa/X by Kelebogile Matlou The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) is calling for the immediate reversal of Metrorail’s planned fare increases, which are scheduled to take effect on 1 August 2025. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) recently announced that commuters will have to dig deeper into their pockets,…
Thato eL-Tido Madonsela image: Internet by Nosipho Mnyandu From uploading his podcast videos on YouTube to now securing a television broadcasting deal, L Tido has officially signed and sealed a contract with DStv. Born in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, Thato Madonsela, known professionally as L Tido, is a South African rapper and songwriter…
image: Full View by Kelebogile Matlou Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson says a report into a R800 million government tender shows a serious failure in how public money was handled. The tender was for building oxygen plants at state hospitals and was given out by the Independent Development Trust (IDT). The report…
image: Soccer-laduma by Lwandiso Simanga Orlando Pirates Football Club has officially appointed defender Nkosinathi Sibisi as the new team captain ahead of the 2025/26 season. The leadership role had remained vacant following the departure of former captain Innocent Maela, who led the team since 2022 after taking over from long-time skipper Happy Jele. In line…
image: Ground-up by Kelebogile Matlou The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (Nefsa) has announced that e-hailing drivers across the country are preparing for a national strike, citing worsening working conditions and what they describe as unfair treatment by ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt. In a statement, Nefsa President Elijah Uhuru Lekgowane warned…
image: Soccerzone by Lwandiso SimamgaKaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of midfielder Tebogo Potsane ahead of theupcoming season. The club announced that both parties have agreed to part waysamicably, ending Potsane’s stint with the team. Wearing jersey number 11, Potsane played a role in the club’s recent campaigns,contributing on and off the field. Although his…
Mathipa Phishego Image: Economic Freedom Fighters via XCaption: Eyewitness presenter, Tshidi Madia and the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema at the Polotricking podcast A firebrand politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, has downplayed the significance of the emerging Mayibuye movement, calling it a “non-starter” during his appearance on July…
Themba Andrew Makamu 27 July 2025South Africa’s encounter with fresh U.S. tariffs has prompted a flurry of dire predictions, but the reality demands a steadier hand guided by facts rather than alarm. Any increase in duty structures presents genuine costs for affected firms and communities, especially those deeply integrated into U.S. supply chains. Yet portraying…
Mathipa Phishego In a decision stirring both political discussion and public scrutiny, the Polokwane Municipality Council has approved the appointment of Chihota K., a Zimbabwean national, as Executive Director of Water and Sanitation. The appointment was endorsed following recommendations from both the City Manager, Thuso Nemugumoni and Executive Mayor, Cllr. John Mpe, as per official…
Convenor of the Liberation Movements Summit 2025 and Secretary-General of the ANC Fikile Mbaluladelivered a report on the state of Liberation Movements and key challenges on Sunday in KemptonPark. The Summit, being the first of its kind, held its third and final day on Sunday brought together theANC, FRELIMO, SWAPO, MPLA, CCM, ZANU PF and…
